Showing posts with label Lady Olenna Redwyne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lady Olenna Redwyne. Show all posts

The Queen's Justice

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OH MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.

This episode - tempers flaring, fighting, armies, Cersei being a total hag, forces being wiped out, hope fading, many where do I even begin?!

The meeting of Ice and Fire took place and it was chilly, to say the least. Dany got all arrogant and condescending towards Jon and Davos. Loved how Tyrion was trying to do his best at damage control and how Davos more or less gave one of the best speeches - 'If we don't set our enmities aside, then it won't matter who's skeleton sits on the Iron Throne' - the man has a point. So Dany wants Jon to bend the knee, Jon is not going to do so and they are at an impasse. However, I rather got the impression that they were sizing each other up and quite frankly, checking each other out.

Cersei gets her gifts from Euron: Ellaria and Tyene Sand. Yara stands there, bloodied, beaten and chained. The mob in the throne room jeer and taunt the Snakes. Cersei's face is a mask of hatred. Euron Greyjoy makes it very clear what he wants from Cersei Lannister and even makes lewd remarks to Jaime about it. What's worse is the revenge she exacts on Ellaria: she taunts her in the dungeon then kisses Tyene, poison laced on her lips. The horror knowing that Ellaria is powerless to stop the poison from working on Tyene must be a mother's nightmare. She's forced to watch her daughter die a terrible, slow death. Personally, I was more disgusted with the scene right after with the Lannister twins. Ugh!

The Iron Bank is in town to collect their money. Wouldn't you just know, Cersei is acting all like she Tywin or something. Whatever, Cersei. You're nowhere NEAR the intellect of your late father. You're egotistical, mentally depraved and power hungry. You make rash decisions instead of waiting and biding your time, replenishing your resources. She promises the Iron Bank their money within two weeks' time. We all know Lannisters pay their debts but I'm kind of hoping that there's going to be a serious kink in Cersei's plans because this monster has to go down and she needs to be stripped of her power, her wealth and all her resources. BIG TIME.

Bran returns to Winterfell. It's a bittersweet reunion - Bran is no longer Bran, but the Three Eyed Raven and Sansa has great difficulty understanding the full meaning of his role. Of course, count on Littlefinger, who's ever present, to try and stir shit up. He tries to counsel Sansa and she is shutting him down at every opportunity. Finally! Bran reveals that he now has visions - he can see things that have passed - both pleasant and disturbing.

Plans to take Highgarden are in full force. Randyl Tarly and his army take the castle along with Jaime Lannister. The Unsullied get a hollow victory by taking Casterly Rock but unfortunately, more of their ships are damaged or burned by Euron's forces. Damn it! Dany has suffered some pretty bad losses. With the Lannister forces approaching, Olenna looks out her window and knows the end is near. All I'm going to say is that at the very end, Lady Olenna Tyrell basically made Jaime look like a chump. She insulted him over and over again and he sat there and took it. She chugged that poisoned wine LIKE A CHAMP.

Who else wins at death? Nobody - Lady Olenna made death her bitch. She also made Jaime her bitch. Insulting Cersei, calling her a disease and that Jaime is a fool. Oh yeah, let's not forget that she saved the best for last. Who else gets to drop a bomb - "I killed your son. Tell Cersei it was me" - and goes out LIKE A BOSS?! You don't get to being in your 80s in Westeros by being a fool or weak willed.

RIP Lady Olenna Boss Ass Bitch Tyrell, the OG of Westeros.

Hoping to see Sandor, the Brotherhood or Bronn soon!

Leaked Phots & Clips - Jaime, Margaery & Tommen

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YESSSS

Leaked photos and footage of what's going to go DOWN in King's Landing, especially with Margaery, the Faith Militant and Jaime!!!

I love the folks over at Watchers on the Wall, because they get all the awesome information ahead of time. And I love them all the more for it.

Check out Daddy Tyrell's feather plume. It's so fabulous! News like this makes me happy because it's September, Winter is Coming and the days are passing by. Not that I'm wishing time away or anything like that, but I can handle Season Six being less than 7 months away.

This footage and seeing Jaime.....OMG does this mean what I think it does?!

And is Grandma Olenna coming back to lay the smack down on that evil witch, Cersei? OH I SURE HOPE SOOOO!!!

Society 6

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Very stoked! I just ordered my first three prints from a website called Society 6.

They have all kinds of neat items for sci-fi geeks and nerds. Naturally, I had to order three of the character prints, framed, from this site.

Arya Stark's caption is "Cat of the Canals."

Margaery Tyrell's caption is "The Little Rose."

Olenna Redwyne's caption is "The Queen of Thorns." Very fitting for the dame, indeed!

Next three choices: Ellaria Sand, Osha the Wildling and Brienne of Tarth. :)

Oath Keeper!

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Well, while I enjoyed some aspects of last night's episode....I was rather confused.


As in, I went back to my book to see if I had forgotten any minor plots.


Nope, it looks like I didn't. So, last night's episode had a lot of changes. To be honest, I didn't mind some of them (the scene between Margaery and Olenna really cracked me up, I howled with laughter). I loved the Bronn, Jaime and Tyrion scenes.


Again, some of the other changes....well, I don't know why they were made. I'm guessing for the time constraints and having to shave off a lot of material.


I am STILL waiting for something major to happen....hinting at a female character.


I get that change can be a good thing. But, what if some of these changes confuse book readers?!


On that note, I am totally looking forward to next week's episode.


REALLY hoping that Margaery wipes that smug look off Cersei's face!


#TeamTommen


#TeamMargaery


#TeamTyrion

Vamps, Villains & Victors

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Who do you consider to be the sexiest vamp on Game of Thrones?

Who, in your humble opinion, is the most dastardly of men, in the Seven Kingdoms?

Who do you think will reign supreme and come out on top - proving many people wrong and perhaps raising a few eyebrows?

I think Margaery is the sexiest vamp to hit the screen. Cunning, lethal and seductive, not only does she know how t play Joffrey like a lute, she dresses to accentuate her womanly curves and titillates with her come hither eyes.

The most vile, dastardly of men....well, this is a tough one! I asked my husband and his answer (right away, without hesitation) was Roose Bolton's bastard, Ramsay Snow.

I agree with his choice. I also want to add Walder Frey and Petyr Baelish in that club, too. Dirty rotten scoundrels! And yet, these men seem to be outlasting a lot of other people!

As for who will come out on top, well, I would love to see this happen: I would love for Arya Stark to somehow, someway, meet up with Dany Targaryen and become a member of her Queen's Guard. In fact, I would love to see those two women team up and have each others' back. Dany with her dragons and Arya with her street smart, assassin savvy skills, well, what more could you ask for?! Well, of course, I would love to add Tyrion Lannister to the mix. He would be the political advisor to Dany Targaryen. That would be SO awesome!

I'd also like to see Jaime say, "Eff you, Cersei!" and never, ever be under her malignant influence again! He should go off in search of Tyrion, beg his forgiveness and restore the bonds of brotherhood. I'd also like to see Jon Snow become the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch with Samwell Tarly by his side, as his most trusted confidant. I'd love to see Margaery rule - through Tommen and have her grandmother at her side as a political force to be reckoned with. BOOYEAH.

I'd like to see Cersei get her JUST DESSERTS. I would also like to see Bran and Rickon reunited with Jon, somehow, someway, with the Reeds, Osha and Hodor intact, too!

I know, I know. Perhaps this is just wishful thinking on my part...

Margaery and Olenna

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Olenna (aka the Queen of Thorns) and Margaery rock. Simply put.

Remember, Westeros is not an easy society to live in, especially if you're a woman. Oh, sure it helps if you have a pretty face, money and a powerful family.

Even those things may not be enough to save you from the constant threat of violence, assault and deceit.

Although, I must say, I quite enjoy every scene that has one or both of those ladies. The elder, wise in the ways of the world, court intrigue and politics is teaching and clearing the path for one who is younger, sexier and far more shrewd. Although Margaery has so far been careful the way she chooses her words and actions.

Love how she is getting under Cersei's skin.

Oh yes, and how daddy Tywin puts Cersei in her place. BOOM!

Can we please have a scene with Tywin and Olenna? Would love to overhear a conversation between those two...

My Top 10 for Season III

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I have 10 good reasons as to why I am SO LOOKING FORWARD to March 31, 2013.

Y'all know, the season premiere of Game of Thrones third season?!

10. The Hound. A scarred warrior. A tremendous fighting machine. A man who told the King where to go and how to go about doing it. I have a new found respect for him, despite his past transgressions.

9. The Blackfish, Brynden Tully. Being introduced to the Blackfish of House Tully will help explain the family's origins, motives and military allegiances.

8. What's going to happen to Tyrion Lannister! He's the best one of the bunch! Need I say more on the subject?!

7. The Reed siblings. This should be interesting and as a fan, I am hoping that certain historical elements will be revealed to Bran and Rickon, especially about how their late father rescued their late aunt Lyanna, right before she died. Could unlock one of the greatest mysteries about why Lyanna was alone and what the cause of her death was.

6. The White Walkers!! Holy crap! What is going to go down at the Fist of First Men? And what will happen to Samwell Tarly?

5. Ygritte and Jon Snow. C'mon, I'm just going to say it like it is: we ALL can't wait to see what Ygritte is going to 'teach' Jon up in the frigid lands north of the Wall. She's a redhead, she's fiery and she calls Jon on his ignorance and naivete. I have a feeling that Jon Snow is going to be quite the apt pupil. If you catch my drift.

4. Bran and Rickon Stark. I have a tender spot in my heart for these two young Stark children, forced to grow up, to deal with their father's death, their mother's separation and the shocking execution of Ser Rodrick Cassel and having to say goodbye to their beloved Maester Luwin. I am looking forward to the dreams and the transformation of wolf and man. Dreams and visions are pretty powerful things, and Bran must come to terms with this new found ability.

3. Lady Olenna Redwyne. I've been looking forward to seeing who would be cast for this role. Yes, she's an old lady but grandma's got game! She's wise, cunning and quietly dominates her family. Sure, she lets her son think he rules the Tyrell roost. But come on, now. WE all know that the quiet power behind the Tyrell family sigil of "Growing Strong" isn't a male: it's Olenna. And with her sharp eyes and cutting wit, she is molding and shaping one far more beautiful as her protegee: her granddaughter, Margaery. Margaery Tyrell: shrewd, seductive, survivor. I can't wait to see what the writers have in store. Margaery isn't just another pretty face. You GO GIRLS!

2. Arya Stark. Let's see the mercenary skills begin to emerge. She's sassy enough to dress like a boy. She's got the basic fundamental sword and fencing skills down pat. She's made an important ally: Jaqen H'gar. Valar Morghulis, anyone?

1. Mance Raydar, King Beyond the Wall. CIARAN HINDS. That's my rationale. Does a woman need to say anything else?

Rome Comes to Westeros (well, sort of)

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I am totally stoked that one of my favourite actors (not to mention older man crushes) is going to be a part of Season III: A Storm of Swords!! Ciaran Hinds is joining the Game of Thrones cast for Season III as Mance Rayder, King Beyond the Wall.

If you are not familiar with who Ciaran Hinds is: go to Internet Movie Database. You'll see that he has a long history of stage and theatrical productions, not to mention he's been in a lot of motion pictures. I watched Rome a few years back and thought he was brilliant as Julius Caesar.

That tall stature, that handsome face, the deep voice that delivered lines laced with authority or a quiet menace: what's not to like about Ciaran Hinds? If you've read the novels, as I have, you've probably come to understand that Mance's character is a bit younger. At least that is what I've read on many Game of Thrones related websites. I like the fact that the good folks at HBO cast Ciaran in the role of Mance Rayder. I think it takes a certain amount of wisdom and experience to become the King Beyond the Wall, to once be a Brother of the Night's Watch and turn your nose up at it all and head North to seek freedom, to rally people - Wildlings - to your vision and sick to it.

Not only that, but you are living in frigid, winter like conditions all year round. Would you rather have your freedom and live as you please or would you rather be down South, in one of the many cities in Westeros, where treachery and betrayal are a part of everyday living?

It'll be interesting when Ygritte takes Jon Snow to meet Mance Rayder. So far, I was very interested in meeting Lady Olenna Redwyne and Ser Brynden Tully, the Blackfish of Riverrun, in Season III. Add one more intriguing character to the list! 

"M" is for Margaery Tyrell

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Here is one of my favourite female characters: Margaery Tyrell. The lovely Natalie Dormer portrays her in HBO's Game of Thrones.

Margaery is the only daughter from House Tyrell. She has three older brothers - Willas, Lord Garlan and Ser Loras. As a female, she is destined to marry into a great house and unite two families, securing wealth, political ties and forging new alliances.

In A Clash of Kings, we see that Margaery Tyrell has married Renly Baratheon and by rights, has become his Queen. We all know that Loras and Renly are having a secret relationship. This does not bother Margaery, as she has married her King, knowing what she was getting into and what was expected of her in this political arrangement.

For a female in Westeros, she is very well educated and pretty shrewd. I like to think that she gets that blunt and shrewd streak from her grandmother, Lady Olenna Redwyne. Margaery possesses looks and wit and understands the necessity of deception, especially to those in the court. What would've been a strategic marriage soon comes undone, as Renly is murdered by his brother and the red priestess from Asshai.

Margaery understands that being in the right position at the right time means that unrivalled power could be in her grasp. We see her pleading her case to King Joffrey, that she has become enamored of him and all his feats. Just watching Natalie Dormer state her intentions to Joffrey with that seductive twinkle in her eye and her regal wardrobe, well Joffrey pretty much likes what he sees and discards Sansa Stark in favour of Lady Margaery Tyrell.

Season III looks pretty exciting and I cannot wait to see how Margaery's character begins to show some real teeth and some edge. Margaery is savvy enough to know that she wants to be aligned with the most powerful man in Westeros, because it means prestige for her family and a secure position for her in court and for any future heirs. I don't think she will buckle under Joffrey the way Sansa did.

Perhaps she will use her sultry wiles on Joffrey to get what she wants. I say whatever she needs to do to get ahead, do it. The men of Westeros never flinch at having to wage weapons, threats and seize opportunities, when presented.

So if a woman chooses to make love instead of war to obtain power, it doesn't make her weaker. Pen is mightier than the sword. No man alive can withstand the alluring, tantalizing siren call from a woman. Especially Natalie Dormer's Margaery Tyrell. Watch her in the Tudors. Then you'll know exactly what I mean.